nightgown
Translation
nightdress, nightgown
Examples
She wore a long, silk nightgown.
She wore a long, silk nightdress.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) nightgown a piece of clothing like a long loose dress worn by a woman or girl in bed She bought a new nightgown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nightdress, nightie
Etymology
A compound of 'night' and 'gown'. A gown worn at night for sleeping.
Memory Tips
Think of a formal 'gown' but made of comfortable fabric for sleeping at 'night'.